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I'm a 10, would prefer to be a 6.

Do you have a freezer? If so, you can make lots of soups that are nutritious and freeze them. You can buy chicken in bulk, cook it up and freeze it. I'm not sure what you have access to in terms of cooking, storing, etc., so not sure how to answer.

I'm sorry there were unkind words said to you. I've been somewhat close to where you are. I did WW and got to goal weight. Within 6 months, I'd gained back 8lbs and within a year, I'd gained back 10. Why? Well, there were a variety of reasons. One reason was I emotionally ate my way through my divorce. The other reason was…

Body for life is a decent program - it's simple and it works. I'm currently doing NROL4W, but I did that because I can do it at home with dumbbells and my total gym.

That was my understanding as well. I don't think it's a bad thing to jump start better portion control, etc., especially if it works for you. I find that what works for me, may not work for someone else and visa versa.

I take Lyrbel. It's a BC pill which you take non-stop. So, I haven't had a period in 8+ years. I started on it to control the hormone surges that were causing migranes. My weight gain was minimal, I can't blame it on the pill.

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You can add me, my diary is open. I'm 47. I upped my calories to 1300, but MFP also put mine to 1200. Although I exercise, I can't eat back my exercise calories as it hinders my weight loss. I sit at a computer all day.

Weight is 70%, 30% fitness (courtesy of Cindi Whitmarsh - professional trainer).....I exercise for my health, to help with my weight and because it makes me feel good. I don't do workouts that I hate, because that would defeat the purpose of working out for endorphins.

Today, I did a 10 minute quick cardio workout as my warm up. On Tues/Thurs I do higher intensity cardio for at least 25 minutes. I also try to do yoga or some kind of stretching at least 5 days a week.

Thanks! I put the dumbbells just in front of my shoulders, I think it simulates a bar.

Hi, yesterday was the start of my 2nd week. I'm working out at home using dumbells. So far, I've only used 12lbs. I would think I could go heavier on the squats, but I have a bum right knee, so I baby it.

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I just started week 1 on Monday. I'm doing this at home and am using 12 lbs weights (12lb per hand) for each exercise. I'm working on form on my squats - really lowering to 90 degrees, not 45 degrees. I have a bum right knee (5 knee surgeries), so my weights may seem a bit light to some of you. I do have a total gym, so…

I found a step I had purchased for my daughter, a few years ago, when she was too short to reach most stuff. I got it a IKEA. It's fairly small, but holds a lot of weight. I used it today for my step ups. It's a lot taller than a step (as in step aerobics), but shorter than a chair.

I agree with the person who said it depends on the brand. I bought generic store brand recently and it was awful. I went back to Twinngs (sp?) and Bigelow (which ever is on sale). I use Stevia to sweeten it. I usually drink one cup in the morning and am working on adding a 2nd cup in the afternoon. Oh.. I also made the…

I take a probiotic every day - it's like Activia, but in pill form.

Wow, I could have written parts of that. I consider myself 8 - 10lbs overweight. According to WW, I'm within normal range. i don't feel like I'm within normal range and I HATE, HATE my belly (which I only got in the past 10 years). I lost the weight with WW, but gained it right back as I went through my divorce. Now, I…

oh, I wouldn't want to stand on bench to do deadlifts. You can do them without the step - up the weight. Can you bring in your own step? Do they have any steps from old step areobic classes?

What are you using for stage 1 step ups?

I forgot.... pick up some zbar (kid friendly) protein bars. My daughter loves the brownie ones and they are filling. I don't give her the fiber one bars because that just causes gas and belly pain for her.

almond butter and jelly sandwiches, turkey and cheese sandwiches. You can make spaghetti the night before, put leftover noodles in cold water in a glass bowl and then place in fridge. Next day, take noodles out, put in a bowl, pour spaghetti sauce over it and reheat. I also buy the individual mac and cheese bowls (my…

I agree with the suggestion about seeing a doctor to rule out any health issues. Sudden swelling could indicate circulatory problems or even a kidney infection. Rule out health issues first. If all comes back ok, start a stretching routine. If you have Time Warner Cable, go to their free OnDemand and do the ballet stretch…

Finally started this. Did workout 1 at home yesterday. I have a Total Gym so I used it for seated rows. I struggled finding something for the step - up though. I tried using the 2nd step on my stairs, but the leaning got me off balance. I tried using my step (from step aerobics), but it's not high enough. I'll be trying to…

I find that taking a probiotic every day helps me, along with the KETO diet.

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Are you getting enough sleep? I find that when I'm overtired, I'm over hungry and of course, I crave, crave, crave carbs. I have days where I'm really hungry (having one today). I won't allow myself to indulge and will sometimes have to take a quick walk (even if it's only around the house or the block) to get my mind off…

I log in most days and read through topics. I haven't been doing kettlebells though. I hurt my back in January. I'm still exercising, but for some reason swings just put my back in pain fairly quickly.

Stretch, stretch, stretch. Make sure you are stretching your hamstrings, hips and calves. Hip tightness can often lead to lower back pain. If you have a foam roller, roll out before you go to bed.

1. Eggs 2. Almond Milk (unsweetened) 3. green tea 4. chicken breast 5. cheese 6. steak or ground beef 7. extra dessert delight chewing gum 8. reddi whip (or generic)